Ireland abortion referendum has 'no impact upon the law in NI' says Arlene Foster

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"The legislation governing abortion is a devolved matter and it is for the Northern Ireland Assembly to debate and decide such issues. Some of those who wish to circumvent the Assembly’s role may be doing so simply to avoid it’s decision.

"The DUP is a pro-life party and we will continue to articulate our position. It is an extremely sensitive issue and not one that should have people taking to the streets in celebration.

"I want to see the Northern Ireland Assembly restored and put no preconditions on the immediate establishment of an Executive. Some of those demanding change are the same people blocking devolution or demanding that Westminster change the law whilst simultaneously opposing Direct Rule."

Meanwhile, Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill called for a referendum on a united Ireland after the poll.

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Speaking on ITV's Peston On Sunday she said: "I think in terms of the conversation at home now it's very much about a union referendum, it's very much about the constitutional future.

Michelle O'Neill (Image: PA)

"The big decision yesterday in Dublin was a constitutional issue, that is now to the fore.

"People who, particularly people from a unionist background who traditionally in the past wouldn't have had this conversation about where they see themselves in the future are now having that conversation and it's a very healthy and live debate."

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